German power metal troupe Blind Guardian's holdover three-track disc FLY contains a potpourri of textures for your ears to enjoy. From the massive-sounding power metal opus of the title track , to an acoustic rendition of "Skalds and Shadows" that the folksier side of the metal spectrum should clamor over, to a quirky cover of "In A Gadda Da Vida", this release is a tad scattershot yet satisfying for those on the watch for this veritable act's undoubtedly mighty next full-length. www.nuclearblastusa.com
- Mike SOS